Thread: What do you call the white stuff around an orange or grapefruit?
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Old 03-03-2007, 02:34 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default What do you call the white stuff around an orange or grapefruit?
On Mar 3, 12:18 am, wrote:
Hey there,
I was wondering, what do you call the white stuff around an orange or
grapefruit?
Seriously. I know its got to have a name, just wondering if anyone
could help. (then I'll be able to sleep!

Thanks
Eric

It is the portion of the pericarp called the mesocarp.

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